Plant-Based Ground Chicken Market Global Report 2026

The plant-based ground chicken market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.16 billion in 2025 to $1.34 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising vegan and vegetarian population growth, increasing awareness of animal welfare concerns, expansion of plant-based food retail availability, growth in food sustainability awareness, rising demand for meat alternative innovation.

The plant-based ground chicken market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.41 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing global protein demand with population growth, expansion of flexitarian dietary adoption, rising investment in alternative protein technologies, growth in foodservice integration of plant-based meats, advancement in texture and flavor replication technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for plant-based protein meat substitutes, expansion of clean label and allergen-free protein products, increasing adoption of hybrid meat alternative formulations, growth in high-protein functional food innovation, rising preference for sustainable and ethical protein consumption.

Growing adoption of vegetarian and flexitarian diets is expected to drive the expansion of the plant-based ground chicken market in the coming years. Vegetarian and flexitarian diets refer to eating patterns in which individuals either fully avoid meat or reduce meat intake by incorporating more plant-based foods into their meals. The increasing shift toward vegetarian and flexitarian diets is driven by rising health awareness among consumers, as plant-based eating is associated with lower risk of chronic diseases and improved overall well-being. Plant-based ground chicken supports the adoption of vegetarian and flexitarian diets by providing innovative meat alternatives that replicate the taste, texture, and functionality of conventional chicken, enabling consumers to transition toward plant-based diets while still enjoying familiar culinary experiences across households and foodservice applications. For instance, in May 2024, according to Proveg International, a UK-based nonprofit organization (NGO), the plant-based and alternative-protein sector saw 25% of UK respondents view themselves as flexitarian, 7% as vegetarian, 4% as pescatarian, and 2% as vegan. Therefore, the increasing adoption of vegetarian and flexitarian diets is driving the growth of the plant-based ground chicken market.

Leading operating in the plant-based meat market are focusing on developing advanced products such as realistic meat-like plant-based chicken to replicate the texture, flavor, and versatility of conventional ground chicken while meeting the growing demand for sustainable and cruelty-free protein options. Realistic meat-like plant-based chicken is a plant-protein alternative engineered to mimic the taste, texture, and appearance of conventional chicken using advanced processing techniques that replicate its fibrous structure and juiciness without animal ingredients. For example, in November 2023, VFC Foods, a UK-based vegan food company, launched Chickn Mince and Chickn Breasts, its first-to-market plant-based chick’n mince. The product is designed to offer a realistic meat-like texture and taste, suitable for a wide range of dishes such as pasta, tacos, and curries, while supporting the company’s mission to provide sustainable and ethical food alternatives to conventional poultry products.

In August 2025, v2food Pty Ltd, an Australia-based food technology company, acquired Daring Foods for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, v2food aims to strengthen its position in the plant-based chicken market by leveraging Daring Foods’ established presence in the United States and expanding its portfolio of plant-based chicken products. Daring Foods Inc. is a US-based plant-based food company that provides clean-label, soy-based chicken alternatives designed to replicate the taste and texture of conventional chicken.

Major companies operating in the plant-based ground chicken market are Umiami SAS, v2food Pty Ltd, Beyond Meat Inc., Quorn Foods Ltd., Imposible Foods, Gardein Protein International Inc., GoodDot Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Hungry Planet Inc., The Vegetarian Butcher B. V., Next Gen Foods Pte. Ltd., Vegolution GmbH, Ahimsa Foodtech Pvt. Ltd., Blue Tribe Foods Pvt. Ltd., Greenmeat, vezlay foods pvt ltd, VEGAN DAILY, Nadura, TiNDLE foods, Abbot’s Butcher Inc., Empowerish Foods Pvt. Ltd., Veggie Champ.

North America was the largest region in the plant-based ground chicken market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the plant-based ground chicken market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the plant-based ground chicken market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The plant-based ground chicken market consists of sales of plant-based chicken taco fillings, plant-based chicken meatball mixes, plant-based chicken burger patties, and plant-based chicken keema mixture. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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